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Urgent Silver Alert: 81-Year-Old James Sutton Missing in Chattanooga, TBI Calls for Public Assistance

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Published on November 28, 2025
Urgent Silver Alert: 81-Year-Old James Sutton Missing in Chattanooga, TBI Calls for Public AssistanceSource: Facebook/Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

An urgent Silver Alert was issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) for 81-year-old James Sutton, as reported by the Chattanooga Police Department. This initiative, designed to assist in locating missing persons, especially those with conditions that may impede their ability to return unaided, marks a critical moment for community awareness. Sutton was last seen on Wednesday in the vicinity of East 3rd Street in Chattanooga, as reported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

According to the TBI's social media post, "James has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance." This situation calls for immediate public engagement. Anyone who has seen Sutton or has relevant information is urged to contact the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525 or use the TBI's hotline at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

"For more details on this alert, TBI's Silver Alert program, and more resources, download the TBI Find App!" the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation stated.